2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP has 0 complaints and 36 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to windshield wiper motor failure, accelerator pedal malfunction, and emergency window label inaccuracies as indicated by recall data.
There are 36 recalls affecting the 2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP. The recalls involve various systems including windshield wiper motors, engine controls, emergency equipment labeling, electrical battery cables, alternator belts, fire extinguishers, and fuel tank mounting. These defects can impact vehicle safety and operation.
Recalls- Windshield wiper motor. Recall 13V650000 affects 682 vehicles manufactured from 2011 to 2013. The windshield wiper motor housing may crack, causing loss of wiper function and reduced driver visibility, increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace affected motors free of charge.
- Accelerator pedal software. Recall 13V039000 affects 1033 coaches from 2007 to 2013 equipped with Volvo engines. The throttle signal may become fixed at 1700 rpms, ignoring driver input, risking loss of control. Dealers update software at no cost.
- Emergency window labels. Recall 13V150000 covers 655 vehicles from 2003 to 2013 with inaccurate decals on emergency windows. The labels omit a required latch step, potentially delaying window opening in emergencies. Dealers replace decals at no charge.
- Battery cables. Recall 14V095000 affects 59 vehicles from 2013 to 2014 with KALAS-brand cables. Improper insulation on power cable terminals may cause disconnection, leading to engine shutdown and crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace cables as needed free of charge.
- Alternator belt and bearing. Recall 22V221000 includes 6342 vehicles from 2010 to 2023. The alternator front bearing may seize while the belt continues operating, causing overheating and fire risk. Dealers replace the alternator belt free of charge.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V737000 involves 2306 vehicles from 2010 to 2018 equipped with certain Kidde fire extinguishers. The extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to activate, and nozzles may detach, increasing injury risk during fires. Owners receive replacement extinguishers at no cost from Kidde.
- Fuel tank mounting. Recall 17V618000 affects 3163 coaches from 2008 to 2018. Gaps in fuel tank cradle supports may allow attachment bolts to loosen, risking fuel tank separation and vehicle stalling which could cause crashes. Dealers reinforce mounting free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects in the 2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney can help clarify potential options.
2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
14240
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
6342 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Prevost Car (US) Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2023 H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Com, and X3-45 VIP vehicles. In the event of the alternator front bearing seizing, the alternator belt may continue to operate, causing the bearing to overheat.
Risk: An overheated alternator bearing can increase the risk of a fire.
2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
2306 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2010-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 Commuter, X3-45 VIP, and X3-45 VIP Entertainer vehicles, equipped with certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
3163 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain 2008-2018 H3-41, H3-45, H3-45 VIP, X3-45, X3-45 VIP, X3-45 VIP Entertainer, and XL2 motor coaches. The fuel tank cradle supports may have gaps at the points where the cradle connects to the coach frame, which can allow the attachment bolts to loosen and fail causing the fuel tank to fall from the vehicle.
Risk: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, it could be a road hazard and the vehicle would stall. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
59 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 H3-45 VIP coaches and model year 2014 H3-45 and H3-41 coaches manufactured with KALAS-brand battery cables. In the affected vehicles, the insulation at the crimped terminal ends may not have been stripped back on the power cable to the engine electronic control unit.
Risk: If the power cable loses connection to the engine electronic control unit, the engine may shut down, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
655 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP, 2006-2013 H3-45 VIP, and 2006-2011 XLII-45 coach buses equipped with window part numbers: 790612, 790613, and 790614. These vehicles were manufactured between October 31, 2003, through April 10, 2013. On the vehicles involved, the decals explaining how to open the emergency windows does not contain a step required to open the window in case of an emergency. Specifically, the latch must be held down while the window is pushed outward to release the window; this is not stated on the decal.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect label may result in difficulty opening the emergency windows. This could increase the risk of personal injury.
2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
1033 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, model year 2011-2013 H3-45 VIP coaches, model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP coaches, and model year 2009-2013 XLII-45 Entertainer coaches manufactured from May 16, 2007, through March 14, 2013 and equipped with Volvo engines. Certain conditions may cause the affected coaches to go into a software mode that would result in the throttle signal being fixed at 1700rpms regardless of throttle pedal input from the driver.
Risk: Uncontrollable throttle position may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 PREVOST H3-45 VIP
682 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 VIP motorhomes, H3 VIP motorhomes and XLII-45 Entertainers and model year 2012-2014 model year X3-45, H3-41, H3-45 coaches manufactured June 6, 2011, through May 17, 2013, equipped with JAKO windshield wiper motors, model SWF403195. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor housing may crack resulting in a loss of windshield wiper function.
Risk: Without functioning windshield wipers, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.